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Special Service and Features
NTECL pays Interim Dividend of Rs 47,55,59,335/- for Financial Year 2020-21 to NTPC
NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Limited , a JV Company of NTPC Limited & TANGEDCO  paid interim dividend of Rs. 47,55,59,335/-  for the year 2020-21 towards NTPC’s 50% share.
NTECL has paid the dividend for the first time since inception. The Interim dividend is also been paid to other Joint Venture partner viz. TANGEDCO on its shareholding of 50% in NTECL.
Shri Ramesh Babu V., Chairman, NTECL & Director , NTPC presented the cheque to Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC ltd.
Shri A K Gautam, Director , NTPC, Shri Dillip Kumar Patel, Director , NTPC, Shri C V Anand, RED , NTPC & Director, NTECL, Shri Basuraj Goswami, CEO NTECL, Shri Rajiv Srivastava, CFO,NTECL, Ms. Nandni Sarkar, Co. Secretary, NTPC and Shri Amit Garg, Co. Secretary, NTECL were also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister extends greetings on World Sanskrit Day
To celebrate this, PM urges all to share one sentence in Sanskrit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day. Shri Modi also lauded all those who are passionate about Sanskrit. To celebrate this, the Prime Minister has urged all to share one sentence in Sanskrit.
In a series of X posts, the Prime Minister said;
“विश्वसंस्कृतदिवसे मम शुभकामनाः। अहं सर्वान् अभिनन्दामि ये एतदर्थं भावुकाः सन्ति। संस्कृतेन सह भारतस्य संबन्धः विशिष्टः।”
“Greetings on World Sanskrit Day. I laud all those who are passionate about it. India has a very special relation with Sanskrit. To celebrate this great language, I urge you all to share one sentence in Sanskrit. In the post below, I will also share a sentence. Don’t forget to use #CelebratingSanskrit.”
“अग्रिमदिनेषु भारतं G20 संमेलनस्य आतिथ्यं करिष्यति। संपूर्णविश्वतः जनाः भारतम् आगमिष्यन्ति, अस्माकं श्रेष्ठसंस्कृतिं ज्ञास्यन्ति च। #CelebratingSanskrit”
Ministry of Communications
Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 Protect Your Mental Health
Goa, 9 November 2020
Goa Postal Division released a Special Cover and Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 Protect Your Mental Health” on 09th November 2020 at Conference Hall, Tapal Bhavan, Panaji. The proponent of the Special Cover and Special Cancellation is Goa Philatelic & Numismatic Society.
Goa Postal Division also released a Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 collaborate in contact tracing” to create awareness among the public regarding contact tracing to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 collaborate in contact tracing” depicts Contact tracing and Aarogya Setu. Contact Tracing is an effective disease control strategy that involves identifying cases and their contact then working with them to interrupt disease transmission. This includes asking cases to isolate and contacts to quarantine at home voluntarily.
The Special Cover and Special Cancellation were released by Chief Guest Dr. Sudhir G Jakhere, IPoS, Sr. Supdt. Of Post Offices, Goa Division, Panaji and Guest of Honour Dr. Abhijit Nadkarni, President, Psychiatric Society of Goa; Chairman, Addictions Research Group, Sangath, Dr. M R Ramesh Kumar, President and Shri. Aslesh Kamat, Secretary, Goa Philatelic & Numismatic Society [GPNS] Goa with other members of the Society with Postal Officials were present for the release function.
The Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 Protect Your Mental Health”is available in Silver Cancellation. The sale price of the Special cover is Rs.25/- [Rs.Twenty Five Only] and the same will be available at the Panaji Head Post Office, Philately Counter w.e.f. 09.11.2020.
The Special Cancellation on “To Fight COVID-19 collaborate in contact tracing” will be impressed upon all the articles posted at the Panaji and Margao Head Post Office in Goa Postal Division. For Panaji HO cancellation will be available in Red Color for 05 days w.e.f. 09/11/2020 to 13/11/2020 and Margao HO cancellation will be available in Green Color for 05 days w.e.f. 17/11/2020 to 21/11/2020.VK/DR
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Belarus on MLAT in Civil and Commercial Matters
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the agreement between Republic of India and the Republic of Belarus on Mutual Legal Assistance  in Civil and Commercial Matters.
The Agreement after having come into force will promote Mutual Legal Assistance between the Contracting Parties in Civil and Commercial Matters.
The proposal aims to benefit the citizens of the respective Parties seeking Legal Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters in the requested Party irrespective of any gender, class or income bias.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Manipur on their Statehood Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Manipur on their Statehood Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Statehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur. The state has been progressing on several counts during the last few years. I pray that the aspirations of the people of this state are fulfilled and Manipur keeps strengthening India’s growth trajectory."
Ministry of Defence
WESTERN AIR COMMAND CONDUCTS ANNUAL AEROSPACE SAFETY COUNCIL MEET
Western Air Command Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meet  2022 was held at its headquarters in Delhi on 04 February 22. Adhering to the Covid protocols, the meeting was held in hybrid mode through Video Tele-conferencing. AASCM was chaired by Air Marshal Amit Dev, PVSM AVSM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, WAC. Air Marshal GS Bedi, AVSM VM VSM, Director General  from
Air Headquarter was in attendance.
The aim of the meeting was to address the areas of concern that affect Aerospace Safety and strengthen mechanisms for accident prevention strategy of WAC. The interaction provided a platform for exchange of ideas and experiences to facilitate enhanced awareness of Aerospace Safety, address core issues and discuss the current trends. The important functionaries were exhorted to work towards safe and effective accomplishment of missions.
In his closing address Air Marshal Amit Dev emphasised the importance of Aerospace Safety in the challenging and dynamic environment. He appreciated the efforts by the field commanders towards enhancing mission accomplishment through enhanced aerospace safety.
Ministry of Railways
Central Railway plans more summer specials trains from Mumbai/Pune
Central Railway is already running regular special trains to various destinations across the country out of which many trains are towards destinations in North and East.
To cater to the extra rush of passengers in the ensuing summer, apart from regular special trains Central Railway has so far run 76 summer special trains towards destinations in North and East during the period from 7.4.2021 to 15.4.2021 from Mumbai/Pune/Solapur area.
Special trains are planned based on the rush behaviour towards destinations as constant watch is kept and announced to clear the extra rush. 154 more summer special trains are announced for the period from mid-April to first week of May 2021 from Mumbai/Pune to destinations in North and East. Additional summer special trains will be announced in due course of time.
Passengers are requested to book their tickets through www.irctc.co.in and follow regular advertisements about special trains that are announced & social media for regular updates.
Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains.
Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Boost to airport infrastructure
Cabinet approves construction of New Domestic Terminal Building and other allied structures at Patna Airport
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the construction of New Domestic Terminal Building and other allied structures at Patna airport at an estimated cost of Rs.1,216.90 crore.
Impact:
After construction of the New Terminal Building, the passenger handling capacity of the airport shall enhance to 4.5 Million Passengers Per Annum  from existing 0.7 MPPA. The New Terminal building shall have an area of 65,155 sqm including basement are of 18,650 sqm and shall be equipped with world class passenger facilities. With the construction of New Terminal Building, there will be an increase in economic activities in Patna region, which will create additional jobs. With this project the aspirations of the people of Bihar also stand fulfilled.
The project is a part of the 'Package for Bihar', announced by the Prime Minister.
Background:
Patna airport, situated in the State of Bihar, is one of the major airports in the Eastern Region; The existing terminal building of the airport is a timeworn double story structure and is operating at four times of its capacity. The Government has received numerous requests for revamping and expansion of the existing airport infrastructure from the Government and the people of Bihar. The construction of new domestic terminal building and other allied structures at the Patna airport has become inevitable, as the traffic at the airport has increased at tremendous rate in last few years.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
National Jal Jeevan Mission Launches Innovation Challenge for Developing Portable Devices to Test Drinking Water Quality
The National Jal Jeevan Mission has launched an innovation challenge in partnership with Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to develop portable devices for water testing. The main objective of the exercise is to bring an innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop portable devices that can be used at the household level to test the drinking water quality instantly, easily and accurately.
Water quality testing is one of the priority areas under Jal Jeevan Mission, the flagship programme of Union Government. The aim of the innovation challenge is to ensure that water sources are tested at various locations, at different levels; thereby, helping the policy framers to design programs which address the water contamination issues.
Since announcement of the Jal Jeevan Mission, till 23rd December, 2020, so far 2.90 Crore households have been provided tap water connections, thus increasing the tap water supply from 3.23 Crore  in August, 2019 to 6.13 Crore  rural households of the country. Further, every household in 20 districts, 425 blocks, 34 thousand Gram Panchayats and 64 thousand villages of the country now have access to tap water connection.
People receiving piped water supply in their homes do not have any means to test the potability of water coming from their taps. This leads to a situation wherein, quite often, people are reluctant to consume tap water directly. People in urban areas also end up installing household water treatment units incurring additional expenditure. The challenge aims to address these issues in an innovative, modular and cost-effective manner.
Drinking water supply in rural areas is from both from groundwater  and surface water  sources. However, due to the depleting groundwater level, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, the use of surface water is on the rise. For both groundwater and surface waterbased rural drinking water supply systems, it is important to measure relevant area-specific contaminations to ensure access to potable water. The Uniform Drinking Water Quality Protocol, 2019 has specified some important parameters to be monitored for assuring portability of drinking water as per BIS IS 10500:2012 and subsequent amendments.
Jal Jeevan Mission is under implementation in partnership with the States to enable every rural home to have tap water connection by 2024. The aim of the mission is to provide every rural household potable tap water in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality on a regular and long-term basis. The National Jal Jeevan Mission invites applicants to join the Innovation Challenge to develop portable devices for water testing and become a part of this life changing Jan Aandolan. For more details on the challenge & to apply online, Click Here: http://bit.ly/37JpBHv
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of ex-President, Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil’s husband, Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“My thoughts are with our former President Smt. Pratibha Patil Ji and her family on the passing away of Dr. Devisingh Shekhawat Ji. He made a mark on society through his various community service efforts. Om Shanti.”
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Students with their specialized educational know-how have a paramount role in development of society and nation, says Dr. Bibek Debroy
53rd Convocation of Indian Statistical Institute held
Kolkata, January 10, 2019
Students with their specialized educational know-how, have a paramount role in development of society and nation. Dr. Bibek Debroy, President of Indian Statistical Institute and Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister  said this while addressing the welcome speech of 53rd Convocation of the institute here today. Dr. Debroy emphasized that the long legacy of stalwarts of the institute inspires the young students to academic excellence. He urged the students to channelize their know-how in diverse areas for the betterment of people. He congratulated the students on their success and said, their aspiration should be to place the institute as one of the best in the country and in the world.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pravin Srivastava, Secretary & CSI, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, emphasized the need for Quality in data collection, sampling, tabulation, validation statistical process analysis. He said that making sense of the data is equally important as data collection. He mentioned that technology forms the core of any statistical analysis and the importance of right and effective process is the bedrock for any effective policy decision making. Statistical process is inextricable connected to effective and efficient policy decision making, he said.
Lord Meghnad Jagdishchandra Desai, Chief Guest on the occasion emphasized that Statistics as a discipline has huge potential and students of the institute has to be committed to address the emergent challenges posed by changing dynamics of the world. He urged the students to evolve strategies and techniques for addressing challenges and to forecasting unforeseeable scenario via. Statistical processes in daily activities.
Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director of the institute exhorted the students to touch new heights of success in their career. She enumerated the achievements and prominent activities of the institute in the previous year as she congratulated the students. Academic officials and staffs of the institute were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Culture
Teachings and ideology of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur will guide our lives forever: Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal
Even though Baba Banda Singh Bahadur is no more with us, yet his sacrifice will continue to inspire. This was stated by Minister of State for Culture Shri Arjun Meghwal on on occasion of Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Shahidi Sthal, Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara, Mehrauli, New Delhi. Union Minister added that as we are celebrating Azadi ki Amrit Mahostav the Ministry of Culture will see that Baba Banda Bahadur Singh Shahid Sthal will be protected under ASI.
Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Smt.Meenakshi Lekhi and Baba Jatinder Pal Singh Sodhi, tenth generation descendant of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur also graced the occasion.
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great Sikh warrior and a commander of Khalsa army who defeated the Mughals and liberated a large part of North India from oppressive Mughal rule and established the Khalsa rule in Punjab. Banda Singh Bahadur abolished the Zamindari system and granted property rights to the tillers of the land. He was a Noble ruler who introduced the Nanak Shahi coins. He was captured by Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar and his martyrdom took place in Mehrauli where a monument stands in his memory.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi's meeting with PM of Nepal
Prime Minister of Nepal, Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K.P. Sharma Oli graced the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers on 30 May 2019.
In the bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi on 31 May 2019, Prime Minister Oli congratulated the Prime Minister on the electoral victory of his Party in the General Elections. Prime Minister Modi thanked him for the good wishes and reiterated his commitment to work with Nepal to further strengthen the traditionally close and multifaceted partnership between India and Nepal.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress that has been achieved in the implementation of bilateral projects and initiatives.
Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Ministry has sanctioned 4 projects under Tribal Theme and 2 projects under Rural Theme in the country under its Swadesh Darshan scheme: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
A total of 76 projects have been sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme  for integrated development of theme based tourist circuits in the country in 2014-15 with the objective to develop tourism infrastructure. A total of 76 projects have been sanctioned in various States/UT Administration under this scheme. Now, the Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0  for development of sustainable and responsible tourist destinations. The objective for the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme envisage increase in private sector investment in tourism & hospitality. It may help in increasing Public Private Partnerships  in the field of tourism and operation and maintenance of the created assets under the scheme.
The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned 4 projects under Tribal Theme and 2 projects under Rural Theme in the country, the detail of which is given below:
PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER TRIBAL CIRCUIT OF SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

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State/UT
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Year
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Name of the Project/ Year of Sanction
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Amt. Sanctioned
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1.
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Nagaland
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Development of Circuit at Peren- Kohima- Wokha
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97.36
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2.
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Chhattisgarh
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Development of Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Ambikapur- Maheshpur -Ratanpur- Kurdar-Sarodadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon– NathiyaNawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh.
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96.10
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3.
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Telangana
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Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls.
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79.87
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4.
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Nagaland
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Development of Mokokchung–Tuensang-Mon
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98.14
DETAILS OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER RURAL CIRCUIT OF SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME

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Name of State
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Year
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Project Name
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Amt. Sanctioned
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Bihar
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Development of Gandhi Circuit: Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia
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44.27
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Kerala
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Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project
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80.37
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned ₹73.13 crore for the project Development of  in Tamil Nadu in the year 2016-17 under Coastal Circuit theme of its Swadesh Darshan scheme. An amount of ₹69.48 crore has been released and the project is physically complete. The Ministry of Tourism has identified ‘Mamallapuram’ and ‘The Nilgiris’ as destinations for development under SD2.0 scheme.
Operation & Maintenance  of the projects sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme is the responsibility of the respective State Government/UT Administration. The Ministry of Tourism does not maintain circuit-wide data for the number of tourists participated in each circuit.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of 541 grams of gold valued at rs. 25.47 lakhs and foreign currency valued at Rs. 12.33 lakhs by Chennai Air Customs
On 25.11.2022, one Indian male passenger who arrived from Dubai by flight no. EK-542 was intercepted by Air Customs Officer. On search of his person, one gold chain weighing 66 grams was found concealed in his underwear. On Further examination, 5 bundles of gold in paste form were found concealed in his rectum which on extraction yielded one gold ingot of 24K purity weighing 475 grams valued at Rs. 25.47 lakhs and same was seized under Customs Act, 1962. In another case on 21.11.2022, Chennai Air Customs officers intercepted one male Indian passenger bound to Singapore by Air India Express Airlines IX- 688. On Examination of his baggage and person, Foreign Currency worth Rs. 12.33 lakhs was found concealed in his rectum and hand baggage and the same was seized under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation is under progress.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Goa on Goa Liberation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Goa on Goa Liberation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "On the special occasion of Goa Liberation Day, greetings and best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Goa. We recall with pride the bravery of those who worked hard to free Goa. Praying for the continuous progress of the state in the years to come."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Provisions against corruption in All India Services Rules
Disciplinary proceedings can be initiated against the All India Services Officers [i.e. Indian Administrative Service , Indian Police Service  and Indian Forest Service ] for misconduct including corruption charges, under the All India Services  Rules, 1969; apart from liability for prosecution under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in cases of corruption.
Department of Personnel & Training  deals with corruption cases involving IAS officers. Central Government has granted sanction for prosecution against 16 IAS officers during last three years. Further, 2 IAS officers have been dismissed from service on corruption charges during last three years. Also, as per information received from Ministry of Home Affairs, sanction for prosecution has been granted to prosecute 2 IPS officers involved in corruption cases during the last three years . As per information received from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, 15 cases of corruption against IFoS officers have been noticed and sanction for prosecution has been granted in 7 cases during last three years.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.